High-performance mobile storage without sacrificing capacity or power

Travelstar™ 7K500 is the industry’s only fifth-generation 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive with
capacities ranging from 120GB to 500GB, matching Hitachi 5400 RPM capacities. The 250GB
per platter one- and two-disk models deliver up to 56% higher capacity and 16% better
application performance than its predecessor. Hitachi provides best-of-breed operating shock
and outstanding power management in Travelstar 7K500 for sturdy unplugged notebook
performance. With its halogen-free production and low power consumption, the 7K500 carries
the Hitachi EcoTrac classification. Designed to support the high-performance needs of multitasking
commercial users and consumers on-the-go, Travelstar 7K500 offers speed without
sacrificing battery life, capacity or audio quality. Hitachi offers optional hard-drive-level
encryption for users looking for increased data security and models with enhanced availability
to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments

Encryption option

Travelstar™ 7K500 is the industry’s only fifth-generation 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive with
capacities ranging from 120GB to 500GB, matching Hitachi 5400 RPM capacities. The 250GB
per platter one- and two-disk models deliver up to 56% higher capacity and 16% better
application performance than its predecessor. Hitachi provides best-of-breed operating shock
and outstanding power management in Travelstar 7K500 for sturdy unplugged notebook
performance. With its halogen-free production and low power consumption, the 7K500 carries
the Hitachi EcoTrac classification. Designed to support the high-performance needs of multitasking
commercial users and consumers on-the-go, Travelstar 7K500 offers speed without
sacrificing battery life, capacity or audio quality. Hitachi offers optional hard-drive-level
encryption for users looking for increased data security and models with enhanced availability
to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments.

Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 access to data

Hitachi offers enhanced-availability models that employ specific microcode to allow the
Travelstar 7K500 to provide 24x7 access to data. These models broaden the product line to
make it more suitable for data-intensive applications requiring around-the-clock operation.
The 7K500 provides high performance, capacity, durability and efficient power utilization
on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of
“always-on” applications in lower-transaction environments.